We are staying in a colony where maximum people are leading a retired
life, including a large number of defence personnel. By and large, their
children are married and settled. So, it is husband and wife staying together,
with very little responsibility and baggage. But still, many of us are not
happy. I tried to reason out why, and the answer is – still craving for more.
Despite having hung our uniform or retired from a govt job or business, we
still want to amass more money, and materialistic pleasures. Hence, you find
many veterans involved in property dealings, which is a sure way to get tension
in the old age. Quite a few, are busy lending money to earn high interest
rates, and thereby inviting tension for themselves. Very few are working for
the joy of it or rendering social service.

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As senior citizens, if we have
planned our finances well, we should be able to live comfortably within our
pension and investments. Work we must as long as we can, as it is good for our
health and happiness. But this work should be related more to doing what we
enjoy and not to mainly make more money. Yes, money is important, but should
not be the main focus. Our main goal should be happiness. This comes with
detachment and not attachment with wealth and things material. Luxury cars, big
houses, fat bank balances, latest clothes etc are symbols of external sources
of happiness. These do not last and disappear very fast. Once we have got
these, we want more. It creates anxiety and unhealthy competition, in wanting
to show others how much we have, and how ahead of others we are.

Why can’t we let go, atleast at
this age, when we have lived our first innings well, children settled, and very
little to worry about. Why can’t we relax, and seek happiness from within? The happiness from within comes when we have
strong value system, and live a life of high morality and ethics. It also comes
by working for a cause, and becoming a contributor rather than just a taker.
Friends, at this age of 60 or plus, atleast now, lets think beyond self. What
will we do even if we got a crore of rupees more? Just two of us, how much can
we eat, and what will we do with a fleet of cars. If we build a mansion, who
will maintain it? With passing time, it
will become more of a burden than luxury. Rather, we should be happy living in
a manageable house, as per our requirement, and turn it into a home home, with
a soul.

Enough of rat race, and enough of tensions in life. In our silver years
now, lets relax, and enjoy peace of mind. Let go. For that, it has to be a
simple life of giving, and sharing. Lets go for a morning walk together, laugh
aloud, and share each others concerns. Lets devote few hours to social service
or pursuing our hobbies. Lets also stop expecting much from our children who are
married and settled. In case, they can spend some time with us, it is a
blessing. But our happiness will not be governed by them. Control of our life is in our hands. Lets
enjoy each day, making the best of every moment.

Colonel R D Singh ( retd)

Ambala Cantt (Haryana) - 133001

Note: Colonel R D Singh belongs to village Pilimandori (
Fatehabad), and takes active interest in
its development. A gold medalist in debating from the Punjab University, a prolific writer, he is a decorated soldier
from Armoured Corps. He is also active
as a
life member of INTACH, member
of Blood Bank Society, Chandigarh, and
works for the welfare of ex – servicemen.
Col Ripu Daman Singh likes Sirsa News and is its regular contributor.

Watch Video: Bull Rescued from
Rooftops - It Took more than 3 Hours of effort to rescue a Bull who after climbing a rooftop via staircase fell between two
closeby rooftops in Sirsa. The rooftops were of Anmol Palace and an adjacent
Building near Bus Stand Sirsa SHO Hans Raj Bishnoi, Chief Fire Officer JC Gill explains
about the rescue operation.

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Highlights of ‘Gau Putr Sena
Garjana Adhiveshan’

‘Gau Putr Sena Garjana Adhiveshan’
- a seminar for protecting Indian breed of cows was convened by Sh. Harpal
Surya at Begu Road Sirsa on the occasion of Gau Putar Sathapana Diwas in Sirsa.
Delegates from all over India attended the program. Importance of the Indian
cow for sustainable agriculture was explained by a delegate from Punjab. Mayank
Rana from HP, Charul from UP, Parveena Rathour from Maharashtra Rakesh from
Punjab, Pardeep Mann from Chandigarh, KK Verma Delhi, Neha Patel from Gujarat spoke
at the seminar.

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Rain Gods after a long wait obliged almost the entire length and
breadth of Sirsa District after a long spell of heat and high humidity, yet
spared a few places like Ellenabad which is still waiting for a handsome
shower. The rain has cheered farmers as well as urbanites. The temperatures
have gone down by an average of about 5 degrees and have eased out high
humidity which is bothering lesser now. At this moment the rain is good for
each and every crop in the area. As it did not rain incessantly so it it did
not accompany the usual problem of waterlogging choked and overflowing
sewage systems in Sirsa city and its towns.

Under the scheme, compensation to the tune of Rs 3 lakh in case of death
of a person up to 40 years of age, Rs 2 lakh in case of the death of a person
between the age of 40-60 years and in case of death of a person above 60 years
of age, Rs 1 lakh will be awarded.

In the case of 80 per cent disabilities of a body part in the acid
assault case, Rs 2 lakh (up to 40 years of age), Rs 1 lakh (40-60 years) and Rs
50,000 (person more than 60 years of age) will be awarded.

In the case of rape, compensation amounting to Rs 3 lakh will be awarded
to the victim, said Gupta. In the case of death, an additional amount of Rs
2,000 as funeral expenses, Rs 15,000 as medical compensation could also be
awarded, said Gupta.

The DLSA secretaries can also entertain application for award of
compensation and interim relief to the victims on the recommendations of the
courts, added Gupta.

For claiming compensation, the victim must have reported the crime to a
police station in-charge, any senior officer, executive magistrate or judicial
magistrate of the area within 48 hours of the crime. The family income should
also not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh per annum; and the victim should not be an income
tax payee.

The compensation will be paid by the government initially, but it will
be recovered from the accused, if he or she gets convicted, However, in the
case of acquittal, the victim will not asked to refund the relief to the
government.

Watch Video: WIFS to be Re-launched in Haryana from July 22 Dr Surender
Nain CMO Sirsa. WIFS is WHO recommended Weekly Iron and Folic Acid
Supplementation Programme for adolescents. DISTRICT MEDIA SENSITISATION
WORKSHOP FOR WIFS was held at Civil Hospital Conf Hall on 17th July.

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About The WIFS Program:

The Government has
decided to implement the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS)
Programme for
adolescents. WIFS
Programme is based on the empirical evidence that weekly supplementation of
100mg Iron and 500µg Folic acid is effective in decreasing prevalence of
anaemia in adolescent age group. The programme is free of cost and Iron and
Folic Acid deworming tablet, along with testing and counselling
services would be provided completely free.

The progamme will
be implemented in both rural and urban areas and will cover school going
adolescent girls and boys from 6th to 12th class enrolled in
government/government aided/municipal schools through the platform of Schools
and out of school adolescent girls through the platform of Aganwadi centers.

This programme will
cover approximately 13 Crore beneficiaries and will address the
challenge of high prevalence and incidence of anaemia amongst adolescent
girls and boys (10-19 years). Modalities
of implementation are as below:

- Fixed
day strategy under which preferably Monday to be declared as “Anaemia Control
day” or “WIFS day”.

- Screening
of target groups for moderate/severe anaemia and referring these cases to an
appropriate health facility.

- Biannual
de-worming (Albendazole 400mg), six months apart, for control
of helminthes infestation.

- Information
and counselling for improving dietary intake and for taking actions for
prevention of intestinal worm infestation.

- Convergence
with key stakeholder Ministries like Ministry of Women and child Development
and Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Adolescent Anaemia has
been a long standing problem in India and the country has a
high prevalence. However, there has been a 5% decline in incidence
of anemia amongst adolescents between National Family Health Survey
(NFHS)-II (1998-99) and National Family Health Survey
(NFHS)-III (2005-06).

It is estimated that
more than 5 Crores adolescents are anaemic in India.

According to NFHS -III
data, over 55 % of adolescent boys and girls in the age group of 15-19 years
are anaemic. Adolescent girls in particular are more vulnerable to anaemia
due to the rapid growth of the body and loss of blood during menstruation.
According to NFHS-III, almost 56% of adolescent girls aged 15-19 years suffer
from some form of anaemia. Of these, 39% are mildly anaemic while 15% and 2%
suffer from moderate and severe anaemia respectively. In India,
the highest prevalence of anaemia is reported between the ages 12-13 years,
which also coincides with the average age of menarche. With increase in age,
the prevalence of anaemia among girls remains almost stagnant, while among
boys, the prevalence rate reduces.

6th July, 2013: It was a matter
of pride and extreme pleasure for JCD Vidyapeeth, Sirsa that Former President
of INDIA Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam came here to confer degrees to the students of
B.Tech and M.Tech of JCDM College of Engineering. Everyone in the campus
including staff and students was excited for his visit and waiting for him.
When Dr. Kalam reached the main gate of JCD Vidyapeeth along with the respected
members of State administration including Dr. J. Ganeshan, Deputy Commissioner
Sirsa, Mr. Saurabh Singh, S.S.P Sirsa, Mr. Harish Gupta, C.J.M Sirsa, Dr.
Kuldeep Singh Dhindsa, Well known Scientist, Ch. Abhay Singh Chautala, Chairman
JCDV trust and Mr. Dushyant Chautala, Dr. M.L. Ranga, Vice Chancellor Guru
Jhambheshwar University Hisar they were escorted by students of JCD Vidyapeeth
in the form of cultural Jhanki. The Chief Guest and other respected guests
visited Tau Devi lal Museum and left for the auditorium for the ceremony. The
students from all the colleges of JCD Vidyapeeth were standing with banners of
their respective college in a much disciplined way to welcome all the guests.
Proper security arrangements were made for all the guests at every part of the
campus. As the possession entered the auditorium there was a standing ovation
and huge round of applause performed by everyone present there. The ceremony
was inaugurated by deep prajjwalan ceremony in front of Maa Saraswati by the
Chief Guest. Hon’ble Dr. Kalam declared the first convocation on request of Ch.
Abhay Singh Chautala. Ch. Abhay Singh Chautala, Chairman JCD Memorial trust
welcomed all the guests and said that it is my proud privilege to thank our
esteemed Chief Guest Dr. A. P.J Abdul Kalam for accepting our request to take a
day out of his extreme busy schedule to be with us today. His coming today to
address our 1st convocation is the fulfillment of our long cherished
dream of having Dr. Kalam as the Chief Guest for this function. Dr. Gurcharan
Dass, Principal JCDM College of Engineering presented annual report of the
college and introduced about the activities and progress of the institute.

Dr. Kalam in his convocation
address congratulated all the students of JCDM College of Engineering on their
accomplishment of acquiring knowledge and resulting into award of degrees. He
further shared his thoughts about “Technology and its multi-dimensions”.
Challenges for graduating students. He said “Friends, you should get
ready to acquire knowledge in an integrated way for using multiple disciplines
towards product development and its management, right from the undergraduate
engineering programme. I am sure JCDM
College of Engineering is facilitating such inter-disciplinary projects experience
to all the students”. He further stressed on making JCDV as JCDM PURA where
PURA envisages (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) provision of
physical, electronic and knowledge connectivity to the rural clusters with a
minimum mass leading to economic connectivity. He also suggested the Management
of JCDM College of Engineering to select the rural complex consisting of nearly
50 villages with a population of around one lakh in the neighbourhood of the
college and transform that complex into a dynamic, economically viable,
ethically high PURA complex. This PURA can be named as JCDM PURA. He also added
that the new dimension of the 21st century is knowledge society,
where science, technology and environment will have to go together. The new age
model would be a four dimensional bio-nano-info-eco based. He said there is a large student community in the developing
countries and there is an urge for higher education. Hence, we should see how
we can empower them through university to university collaboration, student –
faculty interaction, lab to lab collaboration, reaching out the world class
quality teaching and research through a virtual reality environment with the
excellent content generated. At the end he urged the students to take oath
that I will work, work and work and succeed. Wherever
I am, a thought will always come to my mind. That is what process or product I
can innovate, invent or discover. I will work and work for removing the
problems faced by planet earth in the areas of water, energy, habitat, waste
management and environment through the application of science and technology.My
National Flag flies in my heart and I will bring glory to my nation. Dr. M.L.
Ranga, Vice chancellor G.J.U Hisar also congratulated the students on this
occasion and wished them for success in their life.About
340 pass students of all the branches of B.Tech (ECE, CSE, IT, ME and EEE) from
2004 batch to 2008 batch and M.Tech( ECE and CSE) of 2009,10 batch received
their degree from Honourable Dr. Kalam. There were 29 Gold medalist students
who were awarded by the Chief Guest. Dr. N.S.
Bhal, Sr. Advisor Cum Chief coordinator presented vote of thanks and assured
Dr. Kalam that all of us the faculty, graduands and the students shall try our
best to come up to his high standards to put India in the rank of developed
nations which is his present vision and focus. The ceremony was closed with National
Anthem. The principal of all the colleges of JCD Vidyapeeth, heads of various
departments and students were present to grace the occasion.

Watch Video: 1st
Significant Monsoon Rain 08 July 2013 in Sirsa City. The rain that lasted for about
an hour in the afternoon brought big respite from Hot and Humid weather
persisting since last many days.

However most of the city roads turn into pools in no time
with every episode of rain. Year of after year tall claims of administration are washed
away in just few minutes of rain. It may be good luck of Sirsa that every rains
lasts not more than a couple of hours and the next rain returns after a gap of
24 hours to a few days, this allows water to slowly gets drained off the aged
sewage system otherwise a longer spell of rain can cause havoc and may develop a situation like that of mini flood as Sirsa City contours are like a Pot.

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Address & Interaction with the students of Sirsa

“I am born with
wings” “When I wish upon a
star, Makes no difference who I am.

Anything my heart desires Will come to me”

I am delighted to be with the students of Sirsa and interact
with the students, teachers and staff members. My greetings to all of you. Dear
friends, when I am in front of large number of youth of this

region, I am thinking what thoughts I can share with you. I
realize how the contributions of the youth in the past have continuously contributed
to the world of today in many fields. I
would like to assert that “No youth today need to fear about the future”. How?
The ignited mind of the youth is the most powerful resource on the earth, under
the earth and above the earth. Dear
young friends, I would like to talk on the topic “I am born with wings”.

Criteria for achievement for youth

How does achievement come? There are four proven steps;
having an aim in life before 20 years of age, acquiring knowledge continuously,
hard work towards the aim and perseverance to defeat the problem and succeed.
Dear young friends, I am sure, every one of you made up your mind what you will
be? Definitely each one of you will fly and fly towards your mission. At this point let me recall the famous verses of a 13th century Persian
Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi:

I will fly “I am born with potential. I am born with
goodness and trust. I am born with ideas and dreams. I am born with greatness. I
am born with confidence. I am born with wings. So, I am not meant for crawling,
I have wings, I will fly I will fly and fly”

My message to you is that education gives you wings to fly. Achievement
comes out of fire in our sub-conscious mind that “I will win”. So, each one of you assembled here, will have
“Wings of Fire”.

The Wing of Fire will indeed lead to great achievements in
life and career. I am sure all of can do it!

Unique You When I see you young friends with the mission of
hope for great achievements, let me discuss with you, how you can be unique?
Let us study together certain unique events by unique achievers. Eight unique
achievers in inventions and discoveries Dear friends, Look up, what do you see,
the light, the electric bulbs. Immediately, our thoughts go to the inventor
Thomas Alva Edison, for his unique contribution towards the invention of
electric bulb and his electrical lighting system.

When you hear the sound of aero plane going over your house,
whom do you think of? Wright Brothers
proved that man could fly of course at heavy risk and cost. Whom does the
telephone remind you of? Of course Alexander Graham Bell. When everybody
considered a sea travel as an experience or a voyage, a unique person
questioned during his sea travel from United Kingdom to India. He was pondering on why the horizon where the
sky and sea meet looks blue? His research resulted in the phenomena of
scattering of light. Of course, Sir CV Raman was awarded Nobel Prize.

Do you know an Indian Mathematician who did not have formal
higher education but had inexhaustible spirit and love for mathematics which took
him to contribute to the treasure houses of mathematical research – some of
which are still under serious study and engaging all-available world
mathematicians’ efforts to establish formal proofs? He was a unique Indian
genius who could melt the heart of the most hardened and outstanding Cambridge
mathematician Prof G H Hardy.

In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say that it was Prof.
Hardy who discovered a great mathematician for the world. This mathematician was of-course Srinivasa
Ramanujan for whom every number was a divine manifestation.

Do you know the scientist who is famous for Chandra Limit
which describes the maximum mass (~1.44 solar masses) of a white dwarf star, or
equivalently, the minimum mass for which a star will ultimately collapse into a
neutron star to black hole following a supernova. Two of his students got the
Nobel Prize before him. It is of-course the famous Nobel Laureate Chandrasekhar
Subramanian .

Friends, there was a great scientific lady who is known for discovering
Radium. She won not one, but two Nobel Prizes, one for physics and another for
chemistry. Who is she? She is Madam Curie. Madam Curie discovered radium and
she was doing research on the effect of radiation on human system. The same
radiation which she discovered, affected her and she sacrificed her life for
removing the pain of human life.

Whenever I describe to you young friends, scientific historical
events, you all jumped. Name of the scientist –technologist who created the
great event, they are the unique personalities. Young friends, can you join
such unique performers of scientific history, you can, definitely you can. Let
us study together, how it can be made possible? Friends, I have, so far, met 15
million youth in a decade’s time. I learnt, “every youth wants to be unique,
that is, YOU! But the world all around you, is doing its best, day and night,
to make you just “everybody else”.

In the home, dear young fellows you are asked by your
parents to be like neighbours’ children for scoring good marks. When you go to school,
your teacher says “why not you become like the first five

rankers in the class”. Wherever you go, they are saying “you
have to be somebody else or everybody else”. Now, dear young friends, how many of
you would like to be unique yourself.

The challenge, my young friends, is that you have to fight
the hardest battle, which any human being can ever imagine to fight; and never stop
fighting until you arrive at your destined place, that is,

Saturday, July 06, 2013

Dr APJ Abdul
Kalam was in Sirsa on 6th July 2013 to confer degrees to
Engineering Graduates and Postgraduates at JCDMCE in JCDV. Before that Dr Kalam
addressed school students and had an interactive Q&A session with young
students. The inspirational speeches and remarkable simplicity of Dr Kalam left
everyone spell bound.

Detailed NEWS, Videos and Several
Pictures of his visit to these two venues will be posted in 2 separate posts.

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